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INCUBATE

/ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of INCUBATE

verb

To brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue through the provision of ideal environmental conditions.

verb

To incubate metaphorically; to ponder an idea slowly and deliberately as if in preparation for hatching it.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is INCUBATE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, INCUBATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: INCUBATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for INCUBATE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter incubate Total
Scrabble 11313111 12
WWF 12424111 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in INCUBATE

100 words from the letters in INCUBATE

How to Use INCUBATE in Word Games

INCUBATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INCUBATE to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About INCUBATE

What does INCUBATE mean?
INCUBATE is a verb. To brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue through the provision of ideal environmental conditions.
Is INCUBATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, INCUBATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is INCUBATE worth in Scrabble?
INCUBATE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from INCUBATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in INCUBATE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.